Tobicort 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone tobramycin
Company Asiatic laboratories ltd

Title and Categories

  • Tobicort Ophthalmic Solution
  • Ophthalmic Medication
  • Steroid-Antibiotic Combination

Dimensions

N/A

Color Options

Transparent

Functions

  • Treats steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
  • Bactericidal activity against susceptible bacteria
  • Inhibits phospholipase A2 and chemo-tactic infiltration of neutrophils
  • Reduces inflammation and eye discomfort

Materials

  • Tobramycin
  • Dexamethasone

Technical Specifications

  • Bactericidal action by inhibiting protein synthesis
  • Inhibition of phospholipase A2
  • Anti-inflammatory activity
  • Elevated intraocular pressure risk

Design Elements

  • Eye drops
  • Eye ointment
  • Topical ophthalmic medicine

Usability Features

  • Dosage: 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Pediatric use (above 2 years)
  • Contraindications for specific eye infections

Indications

Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions

Pharmacology

Inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria, Anti-inflammatory action

Dosage & Administration

  • Eye Drops: 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Eye Ointment: Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day
  • Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness below the age of 2 years not established

Interaction

No specific interaction studies with Tobicort eye drops

Contraindications

  • Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
  • Vaccinia, varicella, and other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
  • Mycobacterial infection of the eye
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Localized ocular toxicity including lid itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema
  • Elevation of intraocular pressure
  • Optic nerve damage
  • Posterior sub capsular cataract formation
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy: Use only if benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
  • Nursing Mothers: Caution with possible systemic absorption

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of fungal infections after long-term steroid dosing
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Possible cross-sensitivity to other aminoglycoside antibiotics

Overdose Effects

Overdose through local administration is not known

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Close the bottle immediately after use
  • Do not use for longer than one month after opening the bottle

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